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A shell explodes inside a Type 10 main battle tank from the 8th Division's Western Army Tank Battalion,

Defense industry of Japan — A shell explodes inside a Type 10 main battle tank from the 8th Division's Western Army Tank Battalion, during a live fire exercise at Hijudai Training Area in Kusu, Ōita Prefectur

Published April 21, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Defense industry of Japan.

A shell explodes inside a Type 10 main battle tank from the 8th Division's Western Army Tank Battalion, during a live fire exercise at Hijudai Training Area in Kusu, Ōita Prefecture, Japan, which is under the AOR of 4th Division, killing three soldiers and injuring another. [https://apnews.com/article/japan-army-explosion-shell-tank-ace9af308cdeb68488bc3479c266806e (AP)] [https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16513586 (Asahi Shimbun Company)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-21).